The Carter Decision What’s Next?
Our Estate Alert of February 6, 2015 discussed the Supreme Court of Canada [“SCC”]’s decision of Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)that was released that day. Now that we have had some time to consider the decision, we are asking “what’s next?”
The Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Prohibition on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Today the law criminalizing physician-assisted suicide was overturned in the landmark unanimous decision ofCarter v. Canada (Attorney General). The Supreme Court of Canada sent a strong message in support of the protection of Canadians’ right to life, liberty and security of the person (s. 7) pursuant to theCharter of Rights and Freedom.
Parkland Dedication: “How Low Can You Go?”
In the modern urban environment, parks and public recreational facilities are things that can be both greatly appreciated and taken for granted.
Managing the Challenges Facing Municipalities and their Utilities
Electricity distribution utilities are facing an unprecedented number of challenges. They are under significant cost pressures due to the need to repair and replace aging infrastructure, and to respond to […]
The Governance of Regulatory Agencies – A Case Study of the Ontario Energy Board
Executive Summary Regulatory agencies play a critical role in the operation of modern society. They perform functions which none of the legislature, the government, or the courts have the time, […]
Beware: Insurance, Indemnity, and Terms Not As They Appear
Landlords and tenants should always be thinking about the relationship between an obligation to insure and a lease’s indemnity clause so that the risk, should the “Premises” be damaged, is […]
Quiz: An Obligation to Negotiate a Lease in Good Faith
Effective negotiation is an integral part of coming to terms on all types of agreements. Depending on the negotiating power of the parties, it typically involves some give and take […]
The ICRC’s Power to Order an Independent Medical Examination: The Ontario Divisional Court’s Decision in Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario
The recent Divisional Court decision of Iacovelli v. College of Nurses of Ontario1 discusses the significant power of the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (“ICRC”) of a health regulatory College to order an independent medical examination.
A Year in Review: The Far Reach of the IRS in Canada Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act
In February 2014, the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States entered into an intergovernmental agreement (“IGA“). The IGA allows Canadian financial institutions to report US taxpayers’ […]
WeirFoulds Welcomes Reta Coburn as New COO
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Reta Coburn has joined as Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Reta will have an instrumental leadership role in advancing the firm’s strategy and its operations and administration.
Important Amendments to Ontario’s Estate Administration Tax Act
Back in 2012, we published an article forewarning about the proposed changes to the Estate Administration Tax Act in Bill 173 (Better Tomorrow for Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2011). After […]
Congratulations to Rajeev Dewan, Steve Doak, Jill Dougherty, Jordan Glick and Karsten Lee, Our Newest Partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rajeev Dewan, Steve Doak, Jill Dougherty, Jordan Glick and Karsten Lee have been admitted to the partnership.
Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications Are at Risk
WeirFoulds Partner Debbie Tarshis breaks down therecommendations in the recent released report from theMinister’s Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Patients and theRegulated Health Professions Act, 1991 andexplains why they affect all professional regulators.
“Litigating Through the Grey Zone: The Law of Testamentary Capacity” in Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2014
Cited in: David v. TransAmerica, 2015 ONSC 5192 INTRODUCTION It is estimated that approximately 44 million people around the world suffer with some form of dementia. By 2050, that number […]
WeirFoulds Sponsors Tribute to Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion
Toronto Construction Association and WeirfFoulds pay tribute to Mayor Hazel McCallion.